The Laois competitors won 13 all-Ireland titles.

“Uisce Éireann has not increased the water supply capacity in any Laois town since it came into being 11 years ago, despite the billions of euros that it has received" - Deputy Brian Stanley.

The projects are in Portlaoise, Mountrath and Portarlington.

Six libraries around Laois held robotic workshops.

May Mary rest in peace.

Over €25,000 was granted to a total of 54 groups around Laois.

The party also appointed a member to represent the Graiguecullen/Portarlington Municipal District.

“You clearly have an issue with alcohol,” the judge told the 39-year old woman.

Christy Russell, Riverside, Portarlington/Saint Margaret's, Dublin and Connell Drive, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, ex-Irish Army, The Curragh Camp passed away peacefully on Sunday 13 July surrounded by his loving family.

May Jim rest in peace.

May Jim rest in peace.

SHOPS in Portlaoise, Portarlington and in Mountmellick were signalled out for special attention at this year’s SPAR 365 Retailing Standards awards.

Pride yourself on having a refined palate?

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

ALDI, the giant supermarket chain, has just completed a solar panel retrofit in its two stores in Laois.

The 18-year old was found in possession of €70 worth of cocaine

John Robert Patterson, Ballymorris, Portarlington and formerly of Corrawallen County Leitrim passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 1 July. Predeceased by his father Walter and mother Lula.

John Robert Patterson, Ballymorris, Portarlington and formerly of Corrawallen County Leitrim passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 1 July 2025. Predeceased by his father Walter and mother Lula.

The event acted not only a fundraising venture, but also a strong statement of international solidarity during a time of crisis.

Placards, banners and flags were flown displaying signs such as ‘Arms embargo on Israel now’ – ‘End the Genocide’ – Free Gaza’.